Jody Gilzene, Esq.

Founder & Senior Executive Officer
U.S. Air Force Veteran

Jody Gilzene is a seasoned business leader, former U.S. Department of Justice federal prosecutor and U.S. Air Force JAG officer, with more than two decades of experience across regulated environments and risk-aware decision-making.

She began her real estate management experience in 2004 while attending law school and has since built deep expertise in infrastructure oversight, alongside her broader professional career as a business and regulatory attorney.

Today, Jody leads Knapdale Storage’s specialty and digital infrastructure operational strategies. Her work emphasizes infrastructure durability and long-term continuity, ensuring that facilities supporting storage, warehouse, and digital systems are stewarded with rigor, accountability, and institutional-grade standards.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Cornell University

Master of Laws (LLM), Securities & Financial Regulation, Georgetown University

Juris Doctor (JD), Cooley Law School

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago